La Orotava weather LIVE

▲ 390 m above sea level

Official AEMET weather warnings

All warnings for the Canary Islands → · Source: AEMET Meteoalerta — official Spanish weather warnings.

Right now La Orotava (390 m) is Intervalos nubosos con lluvia, with a daytime high of 24° and a low of 17°, and a UV index of 5. Snow is forecast above 2900 m.

La Orotava · Tenerife · 390 m above sea level 24° Intervalos nubosos con lluvia · low 17°
UV index 5
Feels like 24°C
Wind C 0 km/h
Snow line 2900 m

3-day forecast for La Orotava

Today 24° / 17° UV 5 2900 m
Tomorrow 24° / 17° UV 6 3000 m
Fr 23 27° / 17° UV 6 2900 m

La Orotava: extended outlook

Daily high and low, rain and maximum wind for La Orotava. Local time (Canary Islands).
Day Sky High / low Rain mm Wind km/h
Sa 24 Showers 24°19° 2.0 33
Su 25 Partly cloudy 23°17° 0.4 11
Mo 26 Showers 25°17° 1.4 7
Tu 27 Heavy rain 23°18° 26.8 6
We 28 Rain 23°19° 11.4 4
Th 29 Cloudy 27°19° 3.9 8
Longer-range trend (ECMWF): less certain than the days above
Fr 30 Cloudy 24°19° — —
Sa 31 Partly cloudy 25°19° — —
Su 1 Sunny 25°17° — —
Mo 2 Partly cloudy 25°17° — —
Tu 3 Cloudy 25°19° — —

Forecast data: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute), CC BY 4.0, aggregated into local days by CanaryForecast. (api.met.no) · Updated today at 10:17 · Days after the MET Norway range: ECMWF open data (CC BY 4.0).

Snow in La Orotava

Snow is currently forecast above 2900 m around La Orotava. When the snow line drops in winter, the peaks of Tenerife can turn white while the coast stays warm — one of the Canaries' rarest and most photographed sights.

Nearest beaches to La Orotava

Heading down to the coast? These are the closest beaches to La Orotava, with today's sea temperature and sky.

Tenerife climate in October

Across Tenerife in October, expect around 26.3° by day and 23.6° in the sea, with about 3.1 rainy days. Inland and higher up, like La Orotava, days run a little cooler and nights noticeably colder.

Frequently asked questions

Is there snow in La Orotava?

La Orotava sits at 390 m. Snow is rare and usually limited to the highest peaks (such as Mount Teide and Roque de los Muchachos) in winter — check the live snow line above for today's forecast.

What should I wear in La Orotava?

At 390 m, La Orotava is several degrees cooler than the coast, especially after sunset, so bring layers. The UV index is strong at altitude, so sun protection matters even when it feels cool.

Is La Orotava good for stargazing?

Yes. The Canary Islands have exceptionally clear, dark skies, and at 390 m La Orotava sits above much of the cloud and light pollution, making clear nights excellent for stargazing.

Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología — aemet.es · Daily and hourly forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), aggregated by CanaryForecast

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